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Hindustan Times
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Two military veterans and Sainik School alumni are sailing from New Zealand to Visakhapatnam, celebrating Yoga Day at sea. Commodore C Uday Bhaskar expressed pride in their journey, highlighting the significance for the school, which has a rich legacy. The sailors, aged 63, performed yoga on their boat 'Tystie', showcasing a unique connection to their roots.
Hindustan Times
11 hours ago
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Two old boys from Sainik School in Andhra perform yoga during NZ-Vizag sea voyage
New Delhi, Two military veterans and former students of a Sainik School in Andhra Pradesh with a penchant for sailing are currently on a sea voyage from New Zealand to Visakhapatnam, and celebrated Yoga Day mid-sea on Saturday. Two old boys from Sainik School in Andhra perform yoga during NZ-Vizag sea voyage For Delhi-based strategic expert Commodore C Uday Bhaskar , this feat made his heart flush with delight. Bhaskar, also an alumnus of Sainik School Korukonda, said he was in its first batch when the institution began its journey in January 1962. "And, for us Saikorians , it is a matter of great pride as Andhra is in focus today on International Day of Yoga with Visakhapatnam being the centerpiece, and two of the old boys, both in their 60s, performed yoga onboard their boat 'Tystie', on their nautical voyage," he told PTI. As the world celebrated the 11th International Day of Yoga, Bhaskar also shared a note written by Vice Admiral M S Pawar , a former Deputy Chief of Naval Staff , on the duo's voyage. "The day was heralded by two 63-year-old alumni of the National Defence Academy, who are also classmates from Sainik School Korukonda Col Kolsani Srinivas and Capt CDNV Prasad, from the Navy, onboard their 34-ft-long boat named 'Tystie' sailing near the International Date Line in the Pacific," the former DCNS wrote. The 26-year-old boat is on a passage from New Zealand to India via Fiji and the next port of call is Noro in Solomon Islands, Vice Admiral Pawar wrote. Bhaskar said Vice Admiral Pawar is also a Saikorian and that makes this day very special for students and alumni of the Sainik School in Andhra Pradesh that itself has a rich legacy. "The school started in the old palace that was built over a century ago by a maharaja of the Gajapathi royal family . The school's Houses carry the names of the different historic dynasties, such as Gupta House, Maurya House, Pallava House, Kakatiya House, Ganapathi House, Chalukya House and Moghul House," he said. "When I was there, we had just few houses, and I was in Gajapathi House," he proudly recalled. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
New Indian Express
18-05-2025
- New Indian Express
Two Andhra veterans embark on sailing voyage
VISAKHAPATNAM: In a tribute to Andhra Pradesh's rich maritime legacy, two retired defence officers and alumni of Sainik School Korukonda have embarked on a trans-oceanic sailing expedition from New Zealand to India. Colonel K Srinivas (Retd), formerly of the Corps of EME, and Captain CDNV Prasad (Retd), Indian Navy, both belonging to the 63rd course of the National Defence Academy (1980), set sail from Opua Bay, New Zealand at 10.00 am (local time, GMT -12) on May 14, 2025 aboard their 34-feet-long sailboat Tystie. The journey began with the first leg to Savusavu, Fiji, and the veterans anticipate reaching their destination in 12 to 13 days, depending on weather and wind conditions. Their voyage, which spans across the Indo-Pacific, includes planned stops at Savusavu (Fiji), Port Vila (Vanuatu), Solomon Islands, Kupang and Bali (Indonesia), Penang and Langkawi (Malaysia), Phuket (Thailand), and Sri Vijaya Puram, before culminating in India. Vice Admiral MS Pawar (Retd), also an alumnus of Sainik School Korukonda, said, 'Both officers are proud sons of Telugu soil, and represent the enduring spirit and values of Sainik School Korukonda.'
Hans India
18-05-2025
- Hans India
Defying their age, two Telugu veterans embark on a transoceanic voyage
Visakhapatnam: In continuing the rich maritime heritage and seafaring traditions of the Andhras, two veterans, Col K Srinivas (Retd) ex-EME and Capt CDNV Prasad (Retd) have set out on a sail from Opua Bay, New Zealand at 1000 hours bound for Savusavu, Fiji. Both from the 63rd course of the National Defence Academy (1980), they are currently on their first leg of the passage to India onboard their 34-ft-long sailboat 'Tystie.' Currently registered in Poland, their boat is going to be changed to Indian registration and rechristened as 'Visakha' to honour the port of Visakhapatnam upon its arrival at Visakhapatnam later during the year. Both the Telugu officers are the alumni of the Sainik School Korukonda (1971 batch). Over the last 63 years, the school has contributed handsomely to feeding cadets into the National Defence Academy and other defence training institutions. The legendary Col Santosh Babu, MVC (Posthumous) of Galwan fame is an alumnus of the school. Depending upon weather and winds, they are expected to reach the next port at Savusavu, Fiji in 12 to 13 days. Their ambitious passage plan includes ports of call at Savusavu (Fiji), Port Vila (Vanuatu), Solomon Islands, Kupang (Indonesia), Bali (Indonesia), Panang (Malaysia), Langkawi (Malaysia), Phuket (Thailand) and Sri Vijaya Puram. Along their voyage, they are likely to come across many Telugu persons of Indian origin at various ports of call. This inspiring transoceanic sailing endeavour has been undertaken by Indian senior citizens - a section that is generally content with a slow-paced retired life. Their adventure sets an example which is bound to motivate several others to take to the seas irrespective of their age. The long Andhra coast dotted with minor and major ports, beaches and coastal villages has a rich potential for marine tourism and the entire spectrum of Blue Economy. Back in 2018, then Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu had flagged off water sports endeavours in Visakhapatnam. With the arrival of the Tystie (Visakha), it sets a new tone for adventure sports in Visakhapatnam, flagging off the requirement for a suitable marina infrastructure with necessary berthing facilities to support water-based activities.
The Hindu
17-05-2025
- The Hindu
Two veterans from Andhra Pradesh set sail to Vizag from New Zealand
Two veterans and senior citizens from Andhra Pradesh— Colonel K. Srinivas and Captain C.D.N.V. Prasad — have embarked on a trans-oceanic sailing attempt from New Zealand to India (Visakhapatnam) via countries such as Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand. They had started the first leg of their journey from Opua Bay (New Zealand) to Savusavu (Fiji) on May 14 in a 34-foot-long boat called 'Tystie'. Depending on the weather conditions and winds, they are expected to reach Savusavu in the next 12 to 13 days, subject to some dog-legged sailing. Sea route Their passage route includes port of call at Savusavu (Fiji), Port Vila (Vanuatu), Solomon Islands, Kupang (Indonesia), Bali (Indonesia), Penang (Malaysia), Langkawi (Malaysia), Phuket (Thailand), and Sri Vijaya Puram (Port Blair). They are likely to meet several Telugu expatriates, or people of Indian origin, at various ports. Both are from the 63rd course of the National Defence Academy in 1980 and are alumni of Sainik School in Korukonda, near here (1971 batch). Their boat is currently registered in Poland, but will be converted to Indian registration and will be renamed 'Visakha' (in honour of the Visakhapatnam Port) upon reaching Visakhapatnam later this year. 'This is a remarkable trans-oceanic sailing effort undertaken by two senior Indian citizens. Their example will inspire many young and old to take to the seas,' a PIB spokesperson said on Saturday (May 17). The long Andhra coast, dotted with small and big ports, beaches and coastal villages, had great potential for maritime tourism, and the entire spectrum of the blue economy, a defence official said.
